There's a time to laugh, a time to weep, a time to mourn, and a time to...dance! Clayton High School kicked off their Sunday shoes and cut loose in their rendition of "Footloose."

"Footloose" first danced into viewers' hearts in the 1984 film starring Kevin Bacon. In 1998 the stage adaptation of the film headed to Broadway. Recently, the 1984 classic took on a modern twist in the 2011 remake. "Footloose" tells the story of a city boy, Ren McCormack, dragged into the small town life of Bomont, where he soon discovers public dancing is considered a public nuisance. Ren stirs up trouble as he falls for the preacher's daughter, the scandalous dreamer Ariel Moore, who helps him fight for Bomont's right to dance. With the help of Ren's ‘adorkable' new friend Willard Hewitt, Ariel's fast talking pal Rusty, and many more, Ren and Ariel might just prove that sometimes rules are meant to be broken.

Ben Diamond led the show, as Ren McCormack. His impeccable dance numbers fit the role of the boy who "can't stand still." Diamond's chemistry with Emily Gudmestad, as Ariel Moore, was evident throughout the show. Gudmestad's commendable vocals excelled in numbers such as "Holding Out For a Hero."

Fergus Inder and Caroline Kidwell, playing Reverend Shaw and Vi Moore established themselves as the production's power couple. Inder's intense emotional portrayal of the uptight preacher made him one of the strongest actors on stage. His incredibly powerful rendition of "I Confess" brought the heartfelt lyrics to life. Kidwell, as the preacher's wife, held her own next to her excellent costar, showing off her talent through her marvelous voice.

Not to be forgotten, Aaron Argyres lit up the theater as the hilariously quirky Willard Hewitt. Alongside Argyres, Lauren Hill brought charm to the role of Rusty. She particularly shined with the fantastically funny trio, Urleen (Isabella Jacobs), Wendy Jo (Jocelyn Cooper), and Molly (Claire Lisker). Together, the foursome led the show stopping number "Somebody's Eyes."

On the technical side, the actors doubling as the stage crew produced swift scene changes. The beautiful set focused on the bridge, a core piece of the story, while the array of colorful lights brought the audience into the show.

Energy, for the most part, held high. At various times costumes felt overused or unfitting to characters. These, however, were only minor mishaps in the production as whole.

With an outstanding cast and exceptional technical aspects, a standing ovation proved the audience would easily get up and cheer. Let's hear it for Clayton High School's production of the timeless classic "Footloose"!